PCA Rally Sport Region Grattan Raceway HPDE Event

Friday-Sunday 08-10 August 2025, Grattan Raceway, Belding MI

HIGH PERFORMANCE DRIVER EDUCATION SCHOOL - The Porsche Club of America's Rally Sport Region (RSP) is returning to Grattan Raceway for a two-day (or three-day) weekend event, welcoming drivers of all experience levels. Our team of nationally recognized instructors will conduct this HPDE event at the technically challenging 2-mile Grattan Raceway road course. The Saturday-Sunday event is open to all, while Friday is open for Instructors and Advanced Solo Students, only.

All drivers will be placed in run groups based on experience (if you are a novice you will be on the track with other novices). More experienced drivers will be placed accordingly. In-car and classroom instruction are provided for novice and intermediate run groups.

Note: To ensure the quality of student-instructor experience, there will be caps on run-group size, so register early!

INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT - We are proud to welcome back Chuck Tucker, a fellow instructor who not only trained alongside us dating back almost ten years but he has been instrumental in development of both PCA and MSF curriculum. Chuck will be leading PCA National Instructor training, successful completion which will also qualify as MSF Level 2 certification! There will be both in class sessions as well as in car role play to help prepare and test you for the right seat.

DAILY SCHEDULE

Anticipated daily schedule (subject to revision). A detailed schedule will be provided prior to the event.

Friday: The track opens at 7:00 and Registration begins at 7:30. The mandatory Driver’s Meeting is at 8:30 and cars are on-track at 9:00. Run groups will spend approximately 150 min on track, total. Track goes cold at 18:00. Cafe is open for lunch.
Saturday: The track opens at 6:00 and Registration begins at 6:30. The mandatory Driver’s Meeting is at 8:00 and cars are on-track at 9:00. The lower-experience run groups will begin with classroom instruction. Each run group will spend approximately 100 min on track. Track goes cold at 18:00. Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch. Dinner commences at 18:00.
Sunday: The track opens at 7:00 and Registration begins at 7:30. The mandatory Driver’s Meeting is at 8:30 and cars are on-track at 9:00. The lower-experience run groups will begin with classroom instruction. Each run group will spend approximately 100 min on track. Track goes cold at 17:30. Cafe is open for breakfast and lunch.

FRIDAY SESSIONS - Friday will focus on PCA National Certification for Instructors and on-track session for Advanced Drivers

NON-INSTRUCTORS - Please contact the Chief Driving Instructor (see below) BEFORE signing up for Friday. If you are approved as an advanced student by the CDI, you will be added to the Friday list and an email notification will be sent to you.
INSTRUCTORS - There will be PCA National Certification Training on Friday. Contact the Chief Driving Instructor (see below) for info.

REGISTRATION DEADLINES AND COST - Registration through MotorsportReg is required and the deadline is 27 July 2025.

Student registrations completed on or before 11 July 2025 will receive a $50 discount
PCA Member Students receive an additional $60 discount
Friday is for Instructors and APPROVED Advanced Solo Students only
Students:
- Fri-Sat-Sun $695
- Fri-Sat $595
- Sat-Sun $545
- Fri only $485
- Sat only $385
Instructors:
- Fri only $325
- Fri-Sat $225
- Fri-Sat-Sun $125
- Sat-Sun $50
- Sat or Sun only $50
Saturday Dinner: Catered dinner in the open air tent (details forthcoming): $25.
Camping: Track paddock camping (Thu night—Sat night): $25 per night

Upon completion of your registration, your valid credit card will be charged immediately for us to process your registration. You will receive confirmation once you have been fully accepted into the event.

VENUE - Founded in 1962, Grattan Raceway (https://grattanracewaypark-mx.com/) is a historic and challenging road course that is a favorite among drivers and fans. The two-mile course features a mix of high-speed straights, technical corners, and elevation changes, a layout that demands precision and skill.

Grattan Track Map: https://dl.motorsportreg.com/411b2d61-0500-4cdd-a617-5f542bdeda98/

Grattan Raceway is located 25 miles N.E. of Grand Rapids, at 7201 Lessiter Road, Belding MI 48809.

GATE FEE - Grattan charges $10/person track entry fee for both drivers and spectators (cash only at the gate). One charge for the entire weekend.

GARAGES - Garages rent for $100 per weekend through Grattan. Please contact Sam at 616-691-7221 to reserve a garage.

LODGING - We are working to reserve a block of rooms at the Tru by Hilton - Grand Rapids Airport — 23 miles SW of the track.

The hotel contract is being finalized, please check back for details on making reservations.

Secure reservation link: TBD
Contact info: Tru by Hilton Grand Rapids Airport, 4570 28th Street SE, Grand Rapids MI 49512, 866-994-1485

SPONSORSHIP - The PCA Rally Sport Region would like to thank our sponsors for their financial support of our HPDE Season.

Stadium Auto Service (StadiumAutoService.com)
Porsche Ann Arbor (PorscheAnnArbor.com)
Bloom Roofing (bloomroofing.com)
J2 Protective Films (j2protectivefilms.com)
Finn's JM&J Insurance Agency/Auto Owners Insurance (www.finnsins.com)

EVENT TEAM - If you have questions concerning this event, please contact one of event team members listed below:

Event Chair: Kevin Kral, kevinjkral@gmail.com, 630-795-9924
Chief Driving Instructor: Christian Maloof, cmmaloof@gmail.com, 734-646-2746
Registrar: Dave Walker, walkerdt.pca@gmail.com, 734-657-7139